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US-Taiwan defense relations
![US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-f-16_header_1920x1125.pc-adaptive.1920.medium.jpg)
US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration reportedly notified the U.S. Congress of the sale on August 15.
![US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-f-16_header_1920x1125.pc-adaptive.1920.medium.jpg)
US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. lawmakers of both political parties are accusing the Trump administration of delaying the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.
![Is It Time for the United States to Recognize Taiwan? Is It Time for the United States to Recognize Taiwan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-29162041748_dac04dd755_b.jpg)
Is It Time for the United States to Recognize Taiwan?
By Ben Lowsen
No, but all options are on the table.
![Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19150150871947.jpg)
Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems
By Associated Press
China firmly opposes the new U.S. arms package to Taiwan.
![The Taiwan Relations Act at 40 The Taiwan Relations Act at 40](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18163208670117.jpg)
The Taiwan Relations Act at 40
By Tiffany Ma and Jessica Drun
40 years after the U.S. passed a law to govern unofficial ties with Taiwan, the world has shifted dramatically.
![Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-21_21-58-54.jpg)
Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan is considering procuring up to 66 F-16 Viper fighter jets from the United States.
![Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-23_15-58-09.jpg)
Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-16V fighter jet was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force on October 20, according to media reports.
![Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-23_15-58-09.jpg)
Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government is allocating extra funds for procuring additional air-to-air missiles for its F-16 force.
![US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-08_17-04-52.jpg)
US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. government approved the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes to Taiwan as part of a larger arms package.
![Taiwan Begins Upgrade of 144 F-16 Fighter Jets Taiwan Begins Upgrade of 144 F-16 Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-23_15-58-09.jpg)
Taiwan Begins Upgrade of 144 F-16 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The upgrade is slated to be completed by 2023.
![Time for a US Pivot on Taiwan Policy Time for a US Pivot on Taiwan Policy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-07_09-15-07.jpg)
Time for a US Pivot on Taiwan Policy
By Rep. Steve Chabot
A critical US ally has unnecessarily been left out of the mix: Taiwan.
![Confirmed: Taiwan To Purchase US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters Confirmed: Taiwan To Purchase US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-03_16-04-17.jpg)
Confirmed: Taiwan To Purchase US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s military recently confirmed that it intends to purchase ten Seahawk aircraft.
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